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Welcome to the ASU American Indian Policy Institute's Official Blog.  The purpose of this blog is to provide an immediate way to get vital information out to Tribal Nations, to provide a more interactive space for information to get out to those working with Native Nations and to provide a more personal space for stories related. This is an educational space. Therefore, all writing is done by AIPI staff, will be vetted by leadership, and will have links or documentation to support concepts, ideas, and topics. If you have any concerns or suggestions about the blog please contact us directly.

An Explanation of FCC Map Challenges

  /  H. Trostle

Congress ordered the FCC to create a broadband mapping system that empowers community members to challenge insufficient broadband access. They have…

Broadband  Digital Divide

Broadband

Following Through on Policy with Meaningful Action

  /  Kristen Talbert

Coming from Minnesota, I never gave a second thought to wearing traditional regalia and an eagle feather at my graduation ceremony. In fact, it was…

Legislation

Broadband and Beyond

  /  Traci Morris

Wow! Broadband is a “thing.” I know, I know, it has been for a while now, but the fact that it still is a thing a year later is remarkable. It may…

Broadband  Indian Country

The Complicated Legacy of Indian Education

  /  Emily McDonnell

Earlier this year, the AIPI was a partner with the Virginia G. Piper Center For Creative Writing under their prestigious award from the National…

Legislation  Resilience  Indian Country

Indian Country Infrastructure

  /  E.J. John

President Biden announced the American Jobs Plan (AJP) on March 31, 2021 to address the longstanding needs facing the U.S. in the areas of…

Sovereignty  Economic Transformation  Indian Country

Tribal Gaming Opportunities in Expanded in Arizona as Governor Ducey Signs HB2772

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On April 15 2021, Governor Doug Ducey signed HB2772 into law. The bill, which establishes sports betting, fantasy sports wagering, and other forms of…

Economic Transformation  Indian Country

AIPI Launches Indigenous Leadership Academy

  /  Kristen Talbert

The American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) is proud to announce the creation of the Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA) under the leadership of…

Innovation  Leadership  NDNLed  Indian Country

A Historic Investment: How the Department of the Interior is Renewing their Commitment to Public Lands and Tribal Schools

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P.L. 166-152, or The Great American Outdoors Act, was signed into law on September 4, 2020. The law marks a historic investment of $1.6 Billion into…

Legislation  Indian Country